Tom Dowling (rugby league) explained

Tom Dowling
Fullname:Thomas Dowling
Birth Date:1907
Death Date:1969
Club1:Eastern Suburbs
Year1start:1933
Year1end:37
Appearances1:67
Tries1:1
Goals1:60
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:123
Updated:7 June 2019
Source:[1]

Tom Dowling (1907 - 1969) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the Eastern Suburbs club.

Playing career

Dowling was a fullback in the champion Eastern Suburbs sides of the 1930s.

Dowling played 67 matches for the club in the years (1933–37).

Dowling won premierships with the club in 1935, 1936 and 1937 as well as being a runner up in the 1934 premiership decider. The fullback is recognised as the 224th player to wear the red, white and blue of Eastern Suburbs. Dowling was a very fine goal-kicker, scoring 1 try and 60 goals during his five seasons at Easts.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Dowling - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Men's Honour Roll. Sydney Roosters.
  3. Web site: The 10 Most Dominant NRL Seasons in History. rugbyleagueopinions.com.
  4. Web site: PREMIERSHIP RECORDS. www.nrl.com.
  5. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)